⏰Countdown to #TTH | Academy🎓, Big Tech + AI-infra & Major Milestones
It's a marathon, fam—not a sprint...
Tech peeps:
Welcome and welcome back! I hope everyone is doing good and feeling great.
Of course, it’s our time of the month to chat it up about the motion happening across tech and AI. Trust me when I say that there’s no better time than right now to be at the top of your tech hustle.
It’s almost unreal how fast things are advancing and all the opportunities that are driving demand for the type of skills that each of you are acquiring. All this AI innovation means a lot of good ish is on the horizon, family.
Speaking of tech skills and knowledge, the countdown has officially begun for the launch of the #TheTechHustle | Academy🎓 There isn’t a single reason you shouldn’t already be on the Academy waitlist—especially if leveling up is your main goal.
And to really put into perspective the magnitude of what’s happening in tech, we’ll have a round of discussion about the amount of big tech money that is currently being poured into AI, and what it’s looking like in terms of competition, industry growth, and expectations for real tech talent.
You’re trying to run with the best, right?
Thought so. Tap in…
Join the #TTH | Academy 🎓Waiting List
BobbyD 👨🏾💻:
The countdown to the launch of the #TheTechHustle | Academy🎓 is in full swing.
We are officially t-minus 20 days from launch ✅🎉 On June 19th (Juneteenth 2025 ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿), we’ll be hosting our first official webinar where we’ll share details about what you can expect from the Academy.
Shout out to everyone who’s on top of their tech game and have already joined!
If you’ve yet to sign up, no worries. To get in on this hustle and reclaim your path in tech, stop what you’re doing and join the #TTH | Academy Waiting List — right now!
This is more than just the next cool thing to do. Our 16-week cohort-based program is designed to equip you with the hands-on skills needed to:
💡 build real-world AI solutions (think: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude)
🌐 deploy cloud infrastructure from scratch
🤖 automate workflows with real-world projects
As of now, we’re at 1,200 sign-ups—that’s more than a thousand people who know what it’ll take to get to the next level, and who trust that the #TTH | Academy 🎓 is a necessary stepping stone for transforming their careers.
➡️ Quick Note: We’ll be dropping the teaser to Module 1—Intro to LLMs—next week, so make sure your name is on the list.
An added benefit to joining now is that you'll be among the first to receive exclusive updates, early access information, and insider insights.
The decision is yours…
TECH DREAMS: It’s one thing to talk about it; it’s a whole other to be about it. Put your hustle where your heart is and come join us in the #TTH Skool Community. We out here!
💰Big Tech Investments in AI Infrastructure
There are some pretty big AI-infra moves that are shaking and shaping the industry right now. A key trend taking place is massive investments in AI infrastructure, specifically (AI) data centers and energy infrastructure.
According to IBM, AI infrastructure refers to the hardware and software needed to build, deploy, and manage AI-powered applications, systems, and solutions.
Last month, we talked about Apple’s data center hustle, but it’s way more than Apple pumping billions into AI assets. One by one, the top players in big tech are shifting their focus to substantial infra investments and securing their slice of the AI pie.
Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon spent a combined $125 billion on investing in and running AI data centers between January and August 2024 (Yahoo! Finance)
Big Tech companies are scrambling to secure generating capacity for their data centers, and now have their sights set on nuclear fusion (TechCrunch)
Apple is putting up $1 billion to build a reasonably sized AI cluster, with expectations to bring its total investment to over $500 billion across the United States by 2029 (Apple)
How I see it: these big tech investments are going to (exponentially) accelerate AI innovation and capabilities. And when you consider how AI and data are inextricably linked, these moves make a lot of sense. It’s an all-out spending spree happening right in front of our eyes, and you better believe it will have long-term implications for tech disruption and growth.
So, what does this mean for talent like you and me?
What’s obvious is that the demand for our skills will be higher than ever. This also translates to all the good stuff like increased opportunities and higher pay; but we also need to be prepared for a more competitive job market. All the more reason why continuous learning and upskilling (to meet the demands of the the industry) will be mandatory for remaining relevant and staying ready.
🏆Community Milestones
The #TTH community is thriving!
We’re experiencing win after win, and this is still only the beginning!
Over 7,700 subscribers on the #TTH YouTube Channel!
More than 290 members in the #TTH Skool Community!
Less than one month until the #TTH | Academy 🎓 kick-off!
We wouldn’t be #TheTechHustle without y’all.
Shout out to the #TTH gang! It’s nothing but love this way, baby!
Not Goodbye, Just See You Later… 👋🏾
Let me just say that now is not the time to take your foot off the gas. AI is here to stay, and the industry needs you.
Hell, the culture needs you!
Hopefully there’s some info you found valuable in this newsletter. Take what resonates and use it to get you started on the next phase of your tech journey.
Let’s show them what it really means to hustle in this game called tech.
Until next time! Peace…✌🏾
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